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If You Were a Deity, What Would You Be the God Of?

Isadora Teich

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About This Quiz

Everyone has heard of gods and goddesses like Shiva, Odin, Venus and Zeus. In the old days, deities often represented the forces of nature and other things that could not easily be understood and controlled. People tried to control their worlds by putting their faith in different gods and goddesses, who they believed would protect them. Without the aid of modern technology, which can with some accuracy predict and understand the weather and other forces of nature, people would say that gods and goddesses changed day into night, brought on the seasons and turned the tide.

Deities ruled the seen and unseen. They played roles in life, death and everything in between. In certain mythologies, such as Greek, they even interacted with humans regularly. For better or for worse, Greek gods and goddesses could walk among mortals wielding their awesome and terrible powers. In world myth, some gods and goddesses are kind, but others are dark, vengeful and sometimes even evil. Things get very complicated because one deity might have many faces and forms and play multiple different roles.

So, have you ever wondered what exactly you are the god of? Find out with this quiz of mythic proportions!

What would you want your followers to leave you as offerings?

Animal sacrifices

Gold

I don't want anything.

Wine

Of these words, which appeals to you most?

Ghosts

Family

Campfire

Beach

How outdoorsy are you?

Not very

Not at all

Somewhat

Very

Do you believe in ghosts?

Yes

No

Probably not

Possibly

Is it important to you to be a "good" deity?

I would prefer otherwise.

Very

No

Somewhat

Which season do you like best?

Fall

Spring

Summer

Winter

Which of these forms would you rather take?

An old witch

A dog

A dragon

A mermaid

Many deities are represented by animals. Which one would you pick?

Snake

Lion

Lightning bug

Dolphin

How would you prefer to be worshipped?

With magical practice

With an altar in the home

With large festivals

With prayer

As a deity, would you often walk on earth and interact with the mortal world?

All the time

Never

Sometimes

Rarely

Which mythological archetype would you rather fall into?

Trickster

Judge

Villain

Healer

What would you want people to pray to you for?

Mystic insight

Health and protection

Victory

Love

What would you rather be able to control?

The dead

Chaos

Fire

The weather

If a festival were to be held for you, which food would you rather be served?

Alligator

Chicken

Lamb

Seafood

What kind of woman would you like to appear as to mortals?

An old crone

A mother

A seductive young woman

A wise teacher

Sometimes deities are associated with different days of the week. Which would you choose for yourself?

Saturday

Monday

Friday

Tuesday

Which of these mortal male forms would you rather appear as?

A little boy

A patriarch

A handsome young man

An old wizard

Where would you rather live as a deity?

The sky

A temple

Wherever fire strikes

The sea

How do you feel about candles?

Like them

No opinion

Love them

Hate them

Would you often do things for your followers?

If it interested me

If they asked correctly

Always

Never

How would you prefer people honor you?

With grand rituals

With daily prayer

With sacrifices

By leaving me alone

As a deity, which part of the natural world would you rather be associated with?

Death

Birth

Lightning

Rain

How would you choose to communicate with followers?

Their dreams

Through omens

In person

I wouldn't.

As a deity, how would you want most people to feel about you?

Afraid

Comforted

Desirous

Awe

Which idea would you rather be associated with?

Spirituality

Order

Chaos

Power

How family-oriented are you?

Not at all

Very

Not very

Somewhat

What kind of physical activity do you prefer to do?

Yoga

Sports

Dancing

Working out at the gym

What sign would you rather your followers wear to pay respects to you?

A triangle

An eye

A lightning bolt

A teardrop

If there was a holiday to celebrate you, what would you rather it involve?

Magical practice

A family feast

A wild party

Quiet prayer

What would you want your followers to do to honor you in their daily lives?

Not eat meat

Honor their parents

Light candles

Be clean

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